David Bomberg

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David Bomberg (English, 1890 - 1957)

Born in Birmingham, Bomberg grew up in London's East End. He studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1911 to 1913. Early in his career Bomberg painted large, near-abstract paintings, based on cubist grid patterns. He associated with Wyndham Lewis's Vorticist group, though he was not an official member. In the 1920s Bomberg's work became more naturalistic and expressive. Although he received little recognition during his life - a cause of deep depression - Bomberg's teaching at the Borough Polytechnic in London was highly influential on both Leon Kossoff and Frank Auerbach.

Cubism

A style of painting originated by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso in the first two decades of the 20th century. Instead of painting a figure or object from a fixed position they represented it from multiple viewpoints.

Naturalism

Art based on the observation of objects rather than on theoretical or stylistic concerns.

Slade School of Fine Art

Part of University College, London, this art college was founded in 1871 with funds from the art collector Felix Slade. Notable students include Augustus and Gwen John, Percy Wyndham Lewis, Stanley Spencer and Ben Nicholson.

Vorticism

A radical English art movement of the early 20th century led by Wyndham Lewis. Influenced by the Futurists, they favoured urban, industrial subjects and promoted a hard-edged, angular style.